How Not to Kill Your Patient – Details, episodes & analysis

In this crossover episode of "How Not to Kill Your Patient" and "Art of Emergency Nursing," we dive into the critical topic of moral courage within the nursing profession. Kevin and Lisa discuss Lisa’s recent study on how emergency nurses handle ethical dilemmas, particularly in states with restrictive abortion laws. We explore the complexities of balancing professional and personal ethics, the barriers nurses face in acting with moral courage, and the systemic challenges that impact their ability to provide ethical care.

Find the article here:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09697330241265415 

View the nursing Code of Ethics here
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/ 

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In this episode, Lisa and Kevin discuss the importance of accurate triage in emergency departments and its impact on patient outcomes. They critique current triage models that prioritize metrics such as length of stay and door-to-physician time over patient outcomes. They remind us that a thorough nursing assessment is essential for patient safety and effective care. The episode highlights the disconnect between business-driven metrics and the clinical reality of patient care.

In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf explore the scary task of triaging a pediatric patient.   We will discuss the differences in completing a pediatric triage.  We will talk about common emergencies by age and the fine art of a pediatric assessment.  

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In this "intoxicating" episode of HNTKYP, Kevin McFarlane and Dr. Lisa Wolf explore the challenges of triaging intoxicated patients in the emergency department. They emphasize that managing intoxicated patients is far more complex than often perceived. The discussion includes intoxication as either a primary issue or a secondary complication, the pitfalls of anchoring bias, and the poor correlation between blood alcohol level (BAL) and the behaviors exhibited by the patient. Grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy this episode—unless you're driving, of course. 

This episode pairs well with these other great episodes 

HNTKYP-Behavioral-Health

HNTKYP Altered-Mental-Status

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In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf explore the effects of heat on both the body and mind. They discuss common heat emergencies, identify populations at heightened risk for heat-related issues, and discuss how certain medications can impact the body's capacity to cope with elevated temperatures.

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In this episode, join Kevin and Dr. Lisa Wolf as they delve into the updates of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage algorithm fifth edition.  As the first contributor to this latest iteration, Dr. Wolf brings invaluable expertise, and provides profound insights into the changes incorporated in version 5.  We will discuss practical guidance on how to implement this updated version into your own triage practice, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.

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Good documentation allows for a retrospective understanding of a patient's condition when they arrived and how it has progressed.  Vital signs are particularly critical as they reveal trends and can help detect potential issues.  But here's the real challenge, finding that sweet spot between meeting the demands of documentation and actually delivering hands-on care. We'll break down the struggle and explore how emergency nurses can balance both worlds.

Join Kevin and Dr. Wolf as they dig deep into the importance of accurate documentation in capturing a patient's journey and keeping the entire healthcare team in the loop. Plus, we'll touch on the legal side of things and how thorough charting can save your bacon if any legal issues arise.

In this episode, Lisa and Kevin have a special guest, Annie Fulton, from Up My Nursing Game. Join us as we dive into the topic of delirium, a commonly overlooked and misdiagnosed condition in emergency departments with serious implications for patients.

In this episode, we'll explore delirium identification, effective treatment options, and discuss how the emergency department can set the stage for success throughout a patient's hospital visit.

This episode is part of the 2023 Nurses’ PodCrawl, a collaboration between different podcast hosts who come together for a week to release episodes around one unifying theme. The goal is to provide varying perspectives on a single theme.

Check out these other delirium episodes from amazing podcasts:

• Walking Home from the ICU
• Cup of Nurses
• Good Nurse Bad Nurse
• FreshRN
• The Rapid Response RN

In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf delve into the crucial topic of assessing and addressing changes in mental status. Mental status changes can be alarming and could be a result of various underlying medical conditions, which require prompt evaluation and management.

During the episode, we will provide a comprehensive review of the most common causes of changes in the level of consciousness (LOC). By identifying the root cause, emergency nurses can better diagnose and manage patients effectively. To aid in memory retention, Kevin and Dr. Wolf share two helpful mnemonics that will assist in remembering the most critical causes of mental status changes.

This episode is a little different, In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf have a conversation about a viral video showing a healthcare worker striking a patient who spits on him.  This video had a lot of mixed reactions from healthcare workers online.  Give it a listen and see how we think this is just a symptom of bigger problems. 

Links to a couple of articles mentioned in the Episode:

NOTHING CHANGES, NOBODY CARES: 
Authors: Lisa A. Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, Altair M. Delao, MPH, and Cydne Perhats, MPH,
hthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0099176713005618

Here is a link to some of the amazing articles by Dr. Gordon Gillespie Check them out.  
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C22&q=gordon+gillespie+workplace+violence&oq=gordon+gillespie